Tehran to Guangzhou (Huadu) (IKA–CAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
W581
W5 Mahan
343
8:23 PM
+0330
8:11 AM+1
CST
7h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
W580
W5 Mahan
343
11:30 PM
CST TT3
4:30 AM+1
+0330
9h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 7m W5 3UAFAQ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
PEK Beijing 13h 5m W5 CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h 10m QR CX Hong Kong (HKG) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DOH Doha 16h 42m WB AYBACZ Doha (DOH) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
IST Istanbul 19h 58m IR CZTK Istanbul (IST) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
LHE Lahore 30h 31m W5 CZ Lahore (LHE) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
SZX Shenzhen ~10h 2m W5 MU Shenzhen (SZX) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
BKK Bangkok ~11h 40m 9CAQCZ Bangkok (BKK) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
DXB Dubai ~12h FZ CZEK Dubai (DXB) to Guangzhou (Huadu) flights
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Tehran to Guangzhou (Huadu)
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,771 mi 7h 18m nonstop +4.5h ahead

IKA–CAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mahan Air leads the route. The flight covers 3,771 miles in approximately 7h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IKA–CAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
W5 Mahan Air 3 343 7h18
Aircraft on this route
343 Airbus A340-300 – W5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: W5 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IKA to CAN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IKA to CAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
736
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4.5h
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
IKA: +0330 · CAN: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tehran, it's 10.5:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu).
Distance & Flight Time
3,771 mi / 6,069 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension connects T1 and T2 to the city centre (30–40 min, ¥8–10). Trains run until around midnight. Airport shuttle buses serve Guangzhou East, Tianhe Coach Terminal, and other zones (¥26–36, 40–70 min).Taxis from the arrivals area use a meter; Guangzhou city centre costs ¥80–130 with highway tolls added. DiDi ride-hail is widely available and typically costs less. High-speed rail connections to Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other Pearl River Delta cities are available from Guangzhou South station (metro transfer required).

Guangzhou (Huadu) Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers are long, hot, and extremely humid (28–35°C from May–September) with heavy rain and typhoon risk. Tropical storms regularly cause cancellations in July and August. Winters are mild and dry (8–18°C) with some fog in January–February that can delay departures.

Spring (March–April) is warm but wet with persistent drizzle. Autumn (October–November) is the most comfortable period with lower humidity and clear skies. Air quality varies. Pollution combined with humidity creates haze that occasionally reduces visibility.

IKA–CAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tehran to Guangzhou (Huadu) route.
Route details
Distance3,771 mi / 6,069 km
Flight time7h 18m
Time difference+4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IKA
IATA / ICAOIKA / OIIE
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation3,305 ft / 1,007 m
Destination: CAN
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IKA to CAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport take about 7h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 3,771 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IKA to CAN: Mahan Air.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital and Hong Kong.
Guangzhou (Huadu) is 4.5 hours ahead of Tehran.
Yes, return flights from CAN to IKA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IKA to CAN

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) are connected by nonstop service from Mahan Air. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IKA to CAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IKA to CAN is about 7 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,771 miles (6,069 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Beijing Capital and Hong Kong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.